Abount These Figures: Salary Range, Median and Percentiles

The median salary is 2,800 BZD per month, which means that half (50%) of the population are earning less than 2,800 BZD while the other half are earning more than 2,800 BZD. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.

Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of the population are earning less than 2,100 BZD while 75% of them are earning more than 2,100 BZD. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population are earning less than 3,500 BZD while 25% are earning more than 3,500 BZD.

What is the difference between the median and the average salary? What should you be looking at?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plently of room for improvement. If your wage is in between the average and median, then things can be a bit confusing. We have written a guide to explain all the different senarios. How to compare your salary

Salaries for specific job categories

Salary Trend and Forecast in Belize

How are Belize salaries changing over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary over the past few years.

2016201720182019

Average Salary 2016

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2,608 BZD

Average Salary 2017

+3%

2,681 BZD

Average Salary 2018

+2%

2,729 BZD

Average Salary 2019

+3%

2,800 BZD

Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salaries in Belize are on the rise in the year 2019 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2019 are 3% higher than those of 2018. The trend suggests a slow yet continous increase in pay in 2020 and future years. These numbers differ slightly from industry to another.

Average Hourly Wage in Belize | All Jobs

14 BZD per hour

Average Hourly Wage

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Belize | All Jobs is 14 BZD. This means that the average person in Belize earns approximatly 14 BZD for every worked hour.

Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one working hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximation and they are considered to the be the standard.